Credit: The Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Roenis Elias (29) kicks at the mound after giving up a one-run single to Minnesota Twins designated hitter Kurt Suzuki during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 17, 2014, in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Dozier doesn't like talking about his power-hitting abilities. When told his manager referred to him as Minnesota's "igniter" over the past couple of games — during which he homered on consecutive nights — the Twins second baseman looked embarrassed.

"The igniter? Oh goodness," Dozier said Saturday night after hitting a three-run homer that proved to be the game-winning hit in Minnesota's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Then he was told "The Ignitor" was the nickname for Hall of Famer Paul Molitor, the former Twins player and current coach.